Well, I did say that I prefer them, not that I thought they were better! I don't much care for Darin's takes on What'd I Say or I Got A Woman. The Sings Ray Charles album was a daring step for a singer not really associated with rhythm n blues, but I'm not sure how successful I think it is. It's rather self-indulgent, I think. Darin sings the songs well, but doesn't seem to add anything to them - except I Got A Woman where he adds five minutes to the original!

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Sun Oct 07, 2012 9:38 pm

poormadpeter wrote:

Robt wrote:

poormadpeter wrote:I'm not sure these choices are better than the originals in some cases, but I prefer them.:

Well, I did say that I prefer them, not that I thought they were better! I don't much care for Darin's takes on What'd I Say or I Got A Woman. The Sings Ray Charles album was a daring step for a singer not really associated with rhythm n blues, but I'm not sure how successful I think it is. It's rather self-indulgent, I think. Darin sings the songs well, but doesn't seem to add anything to them - except I Got A Woman where he adds five minutes to the original!

Hey it's all good Pete, you have the right idea. It's subjective. I just never read someone who liked Elvis rendition that's all, my friend.

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I know I know LOL. Yes I could have featured the two songs. But it's tough when putting together a list of just 10. I should revive this concept in 12 months.

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Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:25 am

bquick wrote:Can't believe so many think a half-assed GnR cover from their most dysfunctional period is better than one of the Stones' finest moments...

I don't get it either.

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Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:31 am

Justin wrote:

bquick wrote:Can't believe so many think a half-assed GnR cover from their most dysfunctional period is better than one of the Stones' finest moments...

I don't get it either.

People can and should be able to prefer what they want. Often it is the case that the version we hear first is the version that we continue to prefer - therefore people growing up in the 80s/90s were more than likely going to be familiar with the Guns n Roses version first, hence why they prefer it or think it better.

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Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:44 am

Justin wrote:

bquick wrote:Can't believe so many think a half-assed GnR cover from their most dysfunctional period is better than one of the Stones' finest moments...

I don't get it either.

Hell, why not praise the cover by Natalie Merchant?

When I read the suggestion, I knew this topic was doomed.

It may be well argued that the Rolling Stones 1968 recording of "Sympathy for the Devil" is one of their greatest songs.

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Tue Oct 09, 2012 3:54 am

drjohncarpenter wrote:

Justin wrote:

bquick wrote:Can't believe so many think a half-assed GnR cover from their most dysfunctional period is better than one of the Stones' finest moments...

I don't get it either.

Hell, why not praise the cover by Natalie Merchant?

When I read the suggestion, I knew this topic was doomed.

It may be well argued that the Rolling Stones 1968 recording of "Sympathy for the Devil" is one of their greatest songs.

Didn't I mention at the start, that it is subjective? That's what makes this topic is all about. Yes the SFTD is one of Stones greatest songs. But i give a slight edge to Guns n Roses. Who the hell is Natalie Merchant ?